Tokyo is certainly the capital with the highest number of restaurants in the world (in 2010, there were 160,000 restaurants in Tokyo compared to 15,000 in Paris!)... and a lifetime wouldn't be enough to discover them all! Save time and take a look at our selection: 5 restaurant chains that will delight your taste buds.
THE abura soba by Kasuga Tei
You are undoubtedly familiar with the ramen and the soba but there is a strong chance that the abura soba They don't speak to you. Indeed, it is a relatively recent dish (dating from the 1950s).
The concept is simple: instead of the characteristic soup of ramen, The noodles are soaked in a soy and meat broth. Other ingredients commonly include meat (usually pork or chicken), bean and bamboo shoots, and seaweed. nori Or even an egg to accompany it all. A simple but incredibly effective dish!
Kasuga Tei is an excellent channel’abura soba, Inexpensive and located all over the capital. A must for noodle lovers!
Price: between €8 and €15 per person
The yakiniku Anan restaurants
THE yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) is among the most popular meals, both for Japanese people and foreigners. The advantage of the Anan chain is undoubtedly its value for money. Indeed, it is possible to eat... wagyu without breaking the bank.
Price: between €15 and €30 per person
The shoronpo of Din Tai Fung
This restaurant chain, originally from Taiwan, is simply one of the New York Times' 10 best gourmet restaurants. While the menu is varied, we recommend their specialty, the shoronpo. These are Chinese dumplings with meat, seafood and/or vegetables, also containing a delicious-tasting broth.
Warning: be prepared to wait, it's not uncommon to have to wait an hour before getting a table!
Price: between €20 and €30 per person
THE sushi Itamae Sushi restaurants
Itamae Sushi certainly offers one of the best value-for-money options in the capital. sushi The portions are generous, the fish slices are plentiful, the freshness is there, and the taste is to die for!
You'll get away with a price similar to what generic French channels offer, but for a much higher quality.
Price: between €20 and €40 per person
THE ramen and the teppanyaki rice by Ramen Kagetsu Arashi
We conclude this selection with a chain of ramen.
What's interesting about Kagetsu Arashi is the wide variety of choices they offer. In addition, a different special ramen dish (often characteristic of a particular region of Japan) is featured each month.
The other interesting dish from this chain is their teppanyaki rice. This rice is served on a large griddle, seasoned with soy sauce or garlic, and topped with meat or other ingredients (depending on the month).
Price: between €8 and €15 per person
